Kurakding, also known as split gill mushrooms, is a popular type of fungus in the Bicol region. It is cultivated for a favorite coconut milk dish and is considered an expensive commodity due to its rarity. Kurakding has a light-brown color and is small to medium in...
Lubi-Lubi as it is called in Bicol, is native to the Philippines. It’s commonly grown in many parts Luzon and everywhere in the Bicol region. I don’t believe it’s widely known globally, but it is said to be grown as a landscaping plant in Hawaii. It...
Coconut milk is a staple ingredient in many Filipino dishes, and it adds a creamy and savory flavor to any recipe. The use of coconut milk in cooking is not limited to savory dishes, as it can also be used in desserts like halo-halo and bibingka. It’s a versatile...
“Ginataang Dahon ng Kamoteng Kahoy” in Tagalog, or “Linagang Dawn Balingoy” as Bicolanos call it. Translating it in English, will come out as Young Yucca Leaves in Coconut Milk. Easy to prepare. Using selectively young yucca leaves, sliced in...
Ginataang Laing, also known as Linagang Katnga, is a traditional Filipino dish originating from the Bicol region. The dish is made using shredded and dried taro leaves, which are simmered in coconut milk, pork belly or tinapa (smoked fish), bagoong alamang (shrimp...
